25/12/2024
20 facts about Tupac Shakur that you might not know:
1. Tupac's birth name: Lesane Parish Crooks, which he later changed to Tupac Amaru Shakur.
2. Named after a revolutionary: Tupac was named after José Gabriel Túpac Amaru II, an Inca emperor who led a rebellion against the Spanish.
3. Family ties: Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, was a Black Panther, and his stepfather, Mutulu Shakur, was a member of the Black Liberation Army.
4. Moved around a lot: Tupac grew up in East Harlem, the Bronx, and Baltimore, before moving to California.
5. Early interest in acting: Tupac attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he studied acting, poetry, and jazz.
6. Rap beginnings: Tupac started rapping at age 15 and was part of the group Digital Underground.
7. Stage name: Tupac's original stage name was MC New York.
8. Debut album: Tupac's debut album, "2Pacalypse Now," was released in 1991.
9. Social justice advocate: Tupac was a vocal advocate for social justice, particularly in regards to police brutality and racism.
10. Poetry and writing: Tupac was a prolific writer and poet, and his book "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" was published posthumously.
11. Influences: Tupac cited influences such as The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and DJ Quik.
12. Feud with The Notorious B.I.G.: Tupac's infamous feud with Biggie Smalls was fueled by a combination of personal and professional differences.
13. Shooting in 1994: Tupac was shot five times in a robbery attempt in New York City in 1994.
14. Prison sentence: Tupac served 11 months in prison for a sexual assault conviction in 1995.
15. Record deal: Tupac signed with Death Row Records in 1995, after being released from prison.
16. "All Eyez on Me": Tupac's album "All Eyez on Me" (1996) is widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
17. "Hit 'Em Up": Tupac's diss track "Hit 'Em Up" (1996) is one of the most infamous diss tracks in hip-hop history.
18. Las Vegas shooting: Tupac was shot in Las Vegas o
